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A man using a selfie stick to take a selfie has sparked outrage online after the clip went viral. Courtesy: Sky News

March 23rd 2017

6 months ago

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IS THIS the end of the selfie?

Travellers have found a new way to pose for holiday snaps — and it has nothing to do with their faces.

It’s the “belfie”, and it’s a cheeky new travel trend that sees people drop their dacks and expose their bare backsides in all their glory.

So far, these bums have been Instagrammed at such iconic locations as the Grand Canyon, the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Amazon River, and against the backdrop of the Northern Lights.

And so popular is the trend, an Instagram account called CheekyExploits has popped up with more than 143,000 followers so far.

“We’re all for free expression in the privacy of your own home, or even in the great outdoors when no one else is around, but be aware that many of the cheeky exploits featured in the account might get you into trouble,” he said.

“Although it is great to feel free and liberated when travelling the world, if you get detained or arrested by police for your bottom selfie and miss a flight or a prepaid tour, your insurance will unlikely pay your claim, simply and understandably because the event is a result of illegal behaviour.”

For travellers unable to resist the temptation for a belfie, Mr Sylvester said they should pick somewhere remote, choose a time of day where there weren’t too many people around, and most of all be aware of, and respect, locals laws and culture.

Some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, are strict about covering up and tough penalties may apply.